My daughter's dimple when she smiles.
The smell of her hair.
My son's hugs when he wakes up from his nap.
The way he looks so intently at me.
(Gotta go--kids are up...will finish later.)
Top 10 for the Week of November 11th:
10. Migraine. I used to get sensory migraines quite frequently when I was younger. Fortunately in the last five years or so, I've only really had a handful of them. And 2 of them were RIGHT after giving birth to our kids (I seriously had JUST Clay, was still in the delivery room, and started losing my eyesight). This week I had one. The headache wasn't SO severe but the numbness in my face and arm were extremely annoying. It always seems to freak me out a little. Like I'm fine one minute and then if feels like I've just been numbed by the dentist. Thankfully, I'm feeling better this week.
9. Tired Monday. Ummm...after sewing for the WHOLE weekend (I didn't get home until after 4PM on Sunday), I was exhausted:o) Monday was a bit rough...and I still feel like my body is fighting something off. So, we didn't accomplish much on Monday. But hey--who cares right?!?!
8. No TV. While the men in our lives are hunting, my mom comes down here to hang out and help me:o) I know, I'm extremely lucky and fortunate! Needless to say, taking Mal and JUST Mal to and from school on Friday was extreme bliss. Anyways, one of the days my mom was here the kids didn't watch ANY TV until just before bedtime. We kept them occupied all day with different fun things to do. I'm extremely conscious of this. I think I might even be a little bit overboard. But I SO hate the look on my kids face when they are watching TV. Like they are zombies or something. Mal has figured me out--she gets when I say we are done, we are done. Clay still needs some time. He LOVES TV right now. OBSESSED with watching it.
7. Candy Land Afternoon. One afternoon after nap time, the kids and I enjoyed a game of Candy land in the toy room/sun room. The sun was out, I had my tea, and the kids were behaving. A Momma's dream. I LOVE and cherish those moments.
6. Chiro Kidless. So, I take my kids to the chiro with me. More often just with Clay. But I still take them. And
5. Quick Quilting. Since Jay was gone for a few days, I had a bit of a chance to spend some time sewing. I finished a beautiful blanket for my grandmother in just over two hours! I cannot wait to give it to her!! And I'm still shocked I finished one so quickly. On the retreat, the ladies showed me a different way of finishing a quilt--which is faster and doesn't required binding. I'm looking forward to finishing up more Xmas presents for our family and friends.
4. Books Before Nap time. Last year with nap time, I just pushed the kids into their room and shut the doors. NO, I'm just kidding:o) But I feel like I was rushing all the time to get them down. Not giving them a real structure to being put to bed. This year, I've been reading them 4-6 books just before they go to bed. I know, I'm crazy. But it actually really calms them down. And Mal doesn't take naps anymore, so it's kinda a way to rest with her as well. Of course it doesn't always work out every day....but most days I really look forward to this time. Cuddling with my kiddos, on Clay's bed, and just enjoying them.
3. Clayisms. Clay had a fever this week. A slight one. Nothing too big. But enough for me to give him a bit of medicine. In fact, I woke him up--I know, I'm crazy--to give him a bit more. Come to find out he had wet the bed. Which required a changing of the sheets and pajamas. Nights like those are rough. He's a smart one. In fact, he tricked me this week. I have been working with him and puzzles lately. One day, he was NOT getting the pieces right at all. And I was starting to get worried. Until later on that day, while I was helping Mal with something, he took all the pieces out and put them back within a few minutes. The little stinker was tricking me. This week, he also walked up to me and said "I got a poo poo." At least he's talking more!:o) Such a character already at the age of TWO. Love my little boy.
2. Malloryisms. Hilarious thing this week. Mal was hiding from Clay in his room...and fell asleep. It seriously had only been a few minutes. I walked back in with Clay and her head popped up but with carpet indents! It took me awhile to realize that she was sleeping. And I think she was taken aback too. A few other fun things about Mal this week: 1) she made an adorable family picture on a white erase board this week--Jay and I were holding hands. 2) She used the word tumbled--talking about the pillows tumbling to the floor. Her vocabulary is better then a few of my old fifth graders. Really. Love it. 3) "I don't want to be 4 anymore, because I have to go to school." and then the next day..."I really want to be 5, so I can go to school the whole day." Oh brother. 4) And then lastly, she's really been fretting about getting shots at her next birthday. Well, she comes home from school this week and says to me "Christopher (a friend of hers) told me that you don't get shots. He just went to the doctor for his birthday and he didn't get any shots. SO that's good!" I talked to his dad. Come to find out--he was actually there for his little brother and he has his appointment the first week of December. Not looking forward to the conversation that week! I truly love how open she is to talking to me. I hope she stays that way.
1. Hunting Hubby. I missed him. I truly did. I LOVED having my mom here--another wife in the house is always nice:o) But I was glad to have him home. It just feels strange without him.
Well, it's halfway through the week already!
Crazy! Time is flying!
Hope you are all having a great week!
Until next week,
Mrs. Newell
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